[Batman v. Superman] Dawn Of Justice

A terrific thrill!

True villainy is often unrecognized in the light of day and monsters thrive at night. Twenty years ago, from tragedy, a vigilant nightmare was born. Eighteen months ago, terror fell from the heavens. Now, deadly menace is threatening, people cry for justice, the world is in conflict, and heroes battle against impending doom...!

The intrepid reporter, Lois Lane is determined to ferret out the demon responsible for a coup in the middle east which nearly cost her life, a coup for which Superman is blamed. Clark Kent is determined to expose the bat vigilante terrorizing the criminals of Gotham. Bruce Wayne would like nothing more than to reveal the demon supplying extraordinary weaponry to terrorists and criminals alike. But, it is the sinister machinations of Lex Luther with which they all should be most concerned...!

This film is well performed and well directed, with a decent story and fantastic settings. This is the beginning of something special.

{DC Comics readers will recognize: "The Death of Superman"; "The Dark Knight Returns"; and, "Trinity War"!}

Starring:
  Ben Affleck; Henry Cavill; Amy Adams; and, Jesse Eisenberg
Featuring:
  Diane Lane; Laurence Fishburne; Gal Gadot; Jeremy Irons; and, Holly Hunter
With:
   Tao Okamoto; Rebecca Buller; Harry J Lennix; and, Christina Wren
Plus:
   Michael Shannon; Carla Cugino; and, Kevin Costner

Director: Zack Snyder
Writers:  David Goyer and Chris Terrio
From The Works of:
  Frank Miller; Roger Stern; Louise Simonson; Dan Jurgens; Jerry Ordway; Ray Fawkes; Matt Kindt; and, Geoff Johns!

B / PG2
Reel Reviews By Frank Jaymes
reposted from 27 March 2016

The Spirit

More Of The Familiar.

In Central City a hero is bringing hope. Fighting villainy and beating death, he is watching over his beloved and those within her limits. This is his city and he will protect it... for as long as he’s needed.

The scourge of Central City is a man known as The Octopus. He is evil with tentacles spreading throughout the city. His foul scheme will bring him eternal might, enabling him to conquer the world - beginning with this city... but she has a Spirit to protect her.

This is a simply written film, simply performed. Though visually stunning, the direction of this film seemed easily done, without challenge. Entertaining but, essentially, not compelling... still, like the graphic novel series {both the original [created by Will Eisner] and the current reinvention}, this isn’t for your children.

D / PG2

Starring: Gabriel Macht; Samuel L. Jackson; Eva Mendes; and, Dan Lauria
Featuring: Sarah Paulson; Scarlett Johansson; and, Jaime King
With: Louis Lombardi; Stana Katic; Paz Vega; and, Johnny Simmons
Writer: Frank Miller [from the graphic novel by Will Eisner]
Director: Frank Miller

Reel Review by Josef